CARILLON & WAR MEMORIAL
The Carillon in Queens Park was built from local bricks in 1923 - the first to built as a war memorial in this country. The 151 foot tower has 138 steps to a gallery offering magnificent views of Loughborough scenery. The 47-bells of the tower were cast locally in Taylor's Bell Foundry (see below). The building also houses on the ground and first floor a museum of armed forces memorabilia from the first and second world wars.
Opening times: Good Friday - 30th September, 1pm - 5pm daily except Thursdays and Saturdays which are from 10am - 5pm.
Contact: (01509) 634704 during office hours for special group visits.

THE OLD RECTORY
This Rectory, set on Toothill in Loughborough, near the parish church, is one of the oldest Rectories in the Country. The earliest known record of it relates to 1228. Though only the Great Hall remains, this has been restored and now houses a fine little museum, maintained by the Loughborough & District Archaeological Society.
Exhibition - 100 years of Loughborough. Opening Times: Saturdays 10am - 4pm from April until October. Available by appointment at other times.
Admission: FREE
Contact: (01509) 634704 for general enquiries during office hours or The Old Rectory Museum, Rectory Place, Loughborough for further details.

Local Museums

KEGWORTH MUSEUM
Housed in a restored mid 19th century barn. Displays include Victorian parlour, saddlers, local school, Royal British Legion war memorabilia and the Knitting industry. New attractions include 'Life during the Civil War' and World War II displays. The museum is located at 52 High Street, Kegworth, Derby. For further information and opening times please contact (01509) 673 620.